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Senior Controls Engineer

Lake Orion, Michigan, Unites States💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-30 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead technical engineer in developing advanced control systems designs for robotics, vision systems, SCADA applications, and high-level languages for automated equipment.

Role type

Senior Controls Engineer (Automation/Robotics)

Builds

Intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions

Domain

Industrial Automation / Robotics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

PLCs, HMIs, Robotics, Mechatronics, Motion Control, Vision Systems, Programming, CAD (AutoCAD Electrical), Root Cause Analysis, Ladder Logic, Electrical Control Devices, Machine Debugging

Preferred skills

GCCS, GVOSS

Responsibilities

Lead technical engineer in development of advanced control systems designs; Assist with project management regarding cost, quality, timing, and customer satisfaction; Recognize and implement design and workflow improvements; Evaluate problems, determine corrective actions, and develop root cause analyses; Troubleshoot robot controllers, ladder logic, electrical control devices, mechanical units, and peripheral equipment; Perform machine power up, debug, and programming; Lead teams and influence project direction; Serve as a technical expert and mentor developing engineers.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership

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